If each of us takes part in caring and sharing, the overwhelming challenge of poverty can be addressed. Alone we can do so little, but together we can do so much.

EXPLORE

Ending poverty is a journey with many routes. Find new and exciting ways to get involved and make a difference in the lives of others today.

VOLUNTEER

Your time, talent and treasure is multiplied when you work with others in the spirit of Bayanihan. Build hope on ground and be an active part of this nation’s journey out of poverty.

WHO WE ARE

Gawad Kalinga Community Development Foundation, Inc. (GK) is a Philippine-based movement that aims to end poverty for 5 million families, by first restoring the dignity of the poor.

HOW
WE END
POVERTY

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Gawad Kalinga is a global movement of nation builders who are committed to expanding the work and advocacy of caring and sharing across countries, to build a better, safer and kinder world.

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GK Youth

GK Youth is a program of Gawad Kalinga that promotes volunteerism among college students, in partnership with educational institutions. It aims to influence and inspire young people ages 16 to 25 years old.

Its vision is anchored on GK’s vision:

Gawad Kalinga is building a nation

empowered by faith and patriotism,

a nation made up of caring and sharing communities,

dedicated to eradicate poverty and restore human dignity

And our mission,

Ending poverty for 5 million poor families by 2024.

Our Goals:

Build a culture of caring and sharing through GK camps & forums

that will drive personal transformation and strengthen the value of family .

Create a network of relationships that can generate resources to impact on poverty .

Build core groups that will sustain the relationship between the institution and the communities.

Our Engagement with Universities and Colleges:

1. Institutional Engagement

GK Youth partners with universities through Research to address social issues interlocking poverty,

with special focus on youth and hunger mitigation.

2. National Training Service Program (NSTP)

Through the NSTP and a corresponding value-based grading system, community

engagements/immersions are results-oriented.

Students will be asked to come up with social innovation projects that will help reduce

problems in the community.

3. Campus Organization

As an organization, GK Youth can help organize outreach activities and community

immersions/service days for other campus organizations

For inquiries on how you can be part of our GK Youth program, email info@gawadkalinga.com.